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20 – Human Performance
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1 The majority of aviation accidents are caused by... (1,00 P.)

 human failure.
 technical failure.
 geographical influences.
 meteorological influences.

2 The "swiss cheese model" can be used to explain the... (1,00 P.)
 optimal problem solution.
 state of readiness of a pilot.
 procedure for an emergency landing.
 error chain.

3 What is the percentage of oxygen in the atmosphere at 6000 ft? (1,00 P.)
 78 %
 21 %
 12 %
 18.9 %

4 What is the percentage of nitrogen in the atmosphere?

(1,00 P.)
 0.1 %
 21 %
 78 %
 1%

5 At which altitude is the atmospheric pressure approximately half the MSL value (1013
hPa)? (1,00 P.)
 5000 ft
 18000 ft
 22000 ft
 10000 ft

6 Air consists of oxygen, nitrogen and other gases.

What is the approximate percentage of other gases? (1,00 P.)

 1%
 21 %
 0.1 %
 78 %

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7 Carbon monoxide poisoning can be caused by... (1,00 P.)

 unhealthy food.
 alcohol.
 smoking.
 little sleep.

8 Which of the following symptoms may indicate hypoxia? (1,00 P.)

 Blue marks all over the body
 Blue discolouration of lips and fingernails
 Muscle cramps in the upper body area
 Joint pain in knees and feet

9 Which of the human senses is most influenced by hypoxia? (1,00 P.)

 The tactile perception (sense of touch)
 The oltfactory perception (smell)
 The visual perception (vision)
 The auditory perception (hearing)

10 From which altitude on does the body usually react to the decreasing atmospheric
pressure? (1,00 P.)
 7000 feet
 12000 feet
 2000 feet
 10000 feet

11 Which altitude marks the lower limit where the the body is unable to completely
compensate the effects of the low atmospheric pressure? (1,00 P.)
 12000 feet
 7000 feet
 22000 feet
 5000 feet

12 What is the function of the red blood cells (erythrocytes)? (1,00 P.)
 Oxygen transport
 Immune defense
 Blood sugar regulation
 Blood coagulation

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13 Which characteristic is important when choosing sunglasses used by pilots? (1,00 P.)
 Curved sidepiece
 Unbreakable
 No UV filter
 Non-polarised

14 In which situation is it NOT possible to achieve a pressure compensation between the

middle ear and the environment? (1,00 P.)
 During a light and slow climb
 Breathing takes place using the mouth only
 The eustachien tube is blocked
 All windows are completely closed

15 Visual illusions are mostly caused by... (1,00 P.)

 misinterpretation of the brain.
 binocular vision.
 rapid eye movements.
 colour blindness.

16 The average decrease of blood alcohol level for an adult in one hour is
approximately... (1,00 P.)
 0.3 percent.
 0.03 percent.
 0.01 percent.
 0.1 percent.

17 A risk factor for decompression sickness is... (1,00 P.)

 scuba diving prior to flight.
 100 % oxygen after decompression.
 sports.
 smoking.

18 Which statement is correct with regard to the short-term memory? (1,00 P.)
 It can store 5 (±2) items for 1 to 2 minutes
 It can store 3 (±1) items for 5 to 10 seconds
 It can store 7 (±2) items for 10 to 20 seconds
 It can store 10 (±5) items for 30 to 60 seconds

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19 For what approximate time period can the short-time memory store information? (1,00
P.)
 10 to 20 seconds
 3 to 7 seconds
 30 to 40 seconds
 35 to 50 seconds

20 What is a latent error? (1,00 P.)

 An error which has an immediate effect on the controls
 An error which is made by the pilot actively and consciously
 An error which remains undetected in the system for a long time
 An error which only has consequences after landing

21 The ongoing process to monitor the current flight situation is called... (1,00 P.)
 anticipatory check procedure.
 situational thinking.
 constant flight check.
 situational awareness.

22 Regarding the communication model, how can the use of the same code during radio
communication be ensured?
(1,00 P.)
 By the use of proper headsets
 By a particular frequency allocation
 By the use of radio phraseology
 By using radios certified for aviation use only

23 In what different ways can a risk be handled appropriately? (1,00 P.)

 Avoid, ignore, palliate, reduce
 Extrude, avoid, palliate, transfer
 Ignore, accept, transfer, extrude
 Avoid, reduce, transfer, accept

24 Under which circumstances is it more likely to accept higher risks? (1,00 P.)
 During check flights due to a high level of nervousness
 During flight planning when excellent weather is forecast
 Due to group-dynamic effects
 If there is not enough information available

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25 Which dangerous attitudes are often combined? (1,00 P.)

 Impulsivity and carefulness
 Macho and invulnerability
 Self-abandonment and macho
 Invulnerability and self-abandonment

26 What is an indication for a macho attitude? (1,00 P.)

 Quick resignation in complex and critical situations
 Comprehensive risk assessment when faced with unfamiliar situations
 Careful walkaround procedure
 Risky flight maneuvers to impress spectators on ground

27 Which factor can lead to human error? (1,00 P.)

 Double check of relevant actions
 To be doubtful if something looks unclear or ambiguous
 The bias to see what we expect to see
 Proper use of checklists

28 What is the best combination of traits with respect to the individual attitude and
behaviour for a pilot? (1,00 P.)
 Extroverted - stable
 Introverted - unstable
 Introverted - stable
 Extroverted - unstable

29 The ideal level of arousal is at which point in the diagram?

See figure (HPL- 002)

P = Performance
A = Arousal / Stress (1,00 P.)

Siehe Anlage 1
 Point A
 Point C
 Point D
 Point B

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30 At which point in the diagram will a pilot find himself to be overstrained?

See figure (HPL-002)

P = Perfromance
A = Arousal / Stress (1,00 P.)

Siehe Anlage 1
 Point B
 Point D
 Point C
 Point A

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31 Which of the following qualities are influenced by stress?

1. Attention
2. Concentration
3. Responsiveness
4. Memory (1,00 P.)
 2, 4
 1
 1, 2, 3, 4
 1, 2, 3

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